Clinical trials: Upper Gastrointestinal Disorders
Pancreatic Cancer, Esophageal Cancer
HOPE - A Study to Evaluate the Effect of a Prehabilitation Program on GI Cancer Patients Planning to Undergo Surgery
A one-group prospective cohort study design with measures collected pre- and post-intervention. The primary goal of this study is to evaluate the effect of a multimodal prehabilitation preoperative program on changes in frailty…
- Conditions
- Pancreatic Cancer, Esophageal Cancer, Gastric Cancer
- Trial name
- HOPE (NCT03642093)
- Testing
- Nutritional Intervention, Physical Activity Intervention
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- Siobhan Trotter
Superior Mesenteric Artery Syndrome
Ultrasound Evaluation of Superior Mesenteric Artery Measurements in a Healthy Pediatric Population
Multicenter, prospective, observational research project on children aged from 10 to 15 years old undergoing abdominal ultrasound examinations during routine clinical practice.
- Trial name
- NCT04515251
- Testing
- Ultrasound measurements
- Where
- 2 sites in Switzerland
- Volunteers
- 289 people
- Sponsor
- Ente Ospedaliero Cantonale, Bellinzona
Deglutition Disorder, High Risk Pregnancy
Study of Fetal Swallowing
This study will establish a database of fetal movements associated with feeding. It will use information obtained from standard fetal ultrasound procedures to identify and measure the growth of the baby's face, lips, tongue, jaw…
- Trial name
- NCT00004566
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 120 people
- Sponsor
- National Institutes of Health Clinical Center (CC)
STEMI - ST Elevation Myocardial Infarction, NSTEMI - Non-ST Segment Elevation MI
HELicobacter Pylori Screening in Patients With Acute Myocardial Infarction Pilot Study
The aim of this study is to determine the prevalence of Helicobacter pylori (Hp) infection in patients with myocardial infarction (MI).
- Trial name
- HELPpilot (NCT04289012)
- Testing
- Helicobacter Pylori screening by UBT
- Where
- 2 sites in Sweden
- Volunteers
- 300 people
- Sponsor
- Karolinska Institutet
Gastric Neoplasm, Gastric Lesion
Single-center, Randomized, Superiority Pivotal Clinical Study to Evaluate the Efficacy of Artificial Intelligence-based Upper Gastrointestinal Endoscopy Image
We will conduct a single-center retrospective study at a university hospital. A total of 3,385 gastroscopic white-light images from patients with pathologically confirmed findings will be analyzed.
- Conditions
- Gastric Neoplasm, Gastric Lesion, Artificial Intelligence
- Trial name
- NCT06969794
- Where
- South Korea
- Volunteers
- 3,385 people
- Sponsor
- Chuncheon Sacred Heart Hospital
Cystic Fibrosis
Effect of Acid Blockade on Microbiota and Inflammation in Cystic Fibrosis (CF)
Mucus in the airways of patients with CF represents an area for bacteria proliferation, microbial infection and inflammation. Similar to the lung, the esophagus provides an environment for bacterial to grow.
- Trial name
- NCT02769637
- Testing
- PPI treatment
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 2 people
- Sponsor
- University of Colorado, Denver
Gastric Cancer (GC), Premalignant Lesion
AI-Based Risk Prediction Model for Upper Digestive Tract Cancer
Upper digestive tract cancers are often preceded by pre-malignant lesions, but there is limited evidence regarding optimal risk prediction models and screening strategies for disease progression and cancer development.
- Conditions
- Gastric Cancer (GC), Premalignant Lesion, Gastric Intestinal Metaplasia, Atrophic Gastritis
- Trial name
- NCT07605312
- Volunteers
- 10,000 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- National Taiwan University Hospital
Upper Gastrointestinal Hemorrhage
A Pilot and Feasibility Study to Evaluate Capsule Endoscopy
This study is aimed at assessing the capability of the PillCam Platform using the PillCam ESO 2 Capsule in: Determining whether there is 1) active bleeding in the Upper gastrointestinal (UGI) tract, 2) identifying the anatomic…
- Trial name
- MA-79 (NCT00974701)
- Testing
- PillCam ESO2
- Where
- 2 sites in Hong Kong, Israel
- Volunteers
- 50 people
- Sponsor
- Medtronic - MITG
Pancreatic Cancer, Common Bile Duct Diseases
A Prospective Clinical Study Using an Artery-first Intermediate Approach in Robot-assisted Pancreaticoduodenectomy
Pancreaticoduodenectomy, as a standard surgical procedure for malignant tumors of the head of the pancreas, ampulla and distal common bile duct, has brought the hope of clinical cure for these diseases.In the whole surgical…
- Conditions
- Pancreatic Cancer, Common Bile Duct Diseases, Periampullary Carcinoma
- Trial name
- NCT05660915
- Testing
- Intermediate approach, Standard approach
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 80 people
- Sponsor
- The First Affiliated Hospital of University of South China
Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS), Dysphagia
Transcutaneous Superior Laryngeal Nerve Stimulation to Upregulate Swallowing Frequency and Urge to Swallow in Patients Living With ALS
Prospective, single-arm pilot study evaluating transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation of the superior laryngeal nerve (TENS-SLN) in individuals with ALS.
- Conditions
- Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS), Dysphagia, Dystussia
- Trial name
- NCT07606235
- Testing
- Transcutaneous Superior Laryngeal Nerve Stimulation to Upregulate Swallowing Frequency and Urge to Swallow
- Volunteers
- 5 people
- Sponsor
- Nova Southeastern University
Appendicitis Acute
Transumbilical Laparoscopy-assisted Appendectomy
transumbilical laparoscopic-assisted appendectomy (TULAA) was reported that the operation time was shorter and the postoperative frequency of complications was not high compared to conventional laparoscopic appendectomy (CLA)…
- Trial name
- NCT04485247
- Testing
- Transumbilical Laparoscopic-Assisted Appendectomy, 3-port laparoscopic appendectomy
- Where
- South Korea
- Volunteers
- 78 people
- Sponsor
- Myongji Hospital
Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus, Obesity
The TRIABETES - ARMMS-T2D Study: A Randomized Trial to Compare Surgical and Medical Treatments for Type 2 Diabetes
This research study is being performed to begin to determine the effectiveness of two dominant bariatric surgery procedures versus an intensive lifestyle intervention to induce weight loss in patients and promote improvements in…
- Trial name
- TRIABETES (NCT01047735)
- Testing
- Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass Surgery, Laparoscopic Adjustable Gastric Banding, Lifestyle Weight Loss Intervention
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 69 people
- Sponsor
- University of Pittsburgh
Gastro Intestinal Bleeding
Clinical-biological Score for Upper Gastrointestinal Bleeding
Gastrointestinal bleeding is a frequent reason for consultation in the Emergency Department. It is a real emergency associated with fairly significant morbidity and mortality.
- Trial name
- NCT05688501
- Testing
- descriptiv group
- Where
- Tunisia
- Volunteers
- 150 people
- Sponsor
- Hôpital Universitaire Sahloul
Stomach Neoplasms
Premedication With Simethicone or Simethicone Plus N-acetylcysteine in Improving Visibility During Upper Endoscopy
The purpose of this study is to determine whether premedication with Simethicone or Simethicone plus N-acetylcysteine are effective improving visibility during Upper endoscopy compared with use of water or no preparation.
- Trial name
- PRUE (NCT01653171)
- Testing
- Simethicone, N-acetylcysteine 500 mg, N-acetylcysteine 1000 mg
- Where
- Chile
- Volunteers
- 230 people
- Sponsor
- Pontificia Universidad Catolica de Chile
Upper Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Cirrhosis
Transfusion Requirements in Gastrointestinal (GI) Bleeding
Recently it has been suggested that a restrictive transfusion of units of Red Cells (URC) may improve the outcome of ICU patients with anemia.
- Conditions
- Upper Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Cirrhosis, Portal Hypertension
- Trial name
- NCT00414713
- Testing
- red blood cell transfusion
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 860 people
- Sponsor
- Fundació Institut de Recerca de l'Hospital de la Santa Creu i Sant Pau
Symbiotic, Cancer Colorectal
Effect of the Use of Symbiotics in Patients With Colon Cancer
Due to the high incidence, cancer and the concomitant presence of malnutrition are currently a worldwide public health problem. The loss of weight and body tissues is a common condition in cancer patients with lesions of the…
- Conditions
- Symbiotic, Cancer Colorectal, Cancer Head Neck, Intestinal Dysbiosis
- Trial name
- NCT04874883
- Testing
- Simbyotic, Control Group
- Where
- 2 sites in Brazil
- Volunteers
- 42 people
- Sponsor
- Federal University of Minas Gerais
Congenital Heart Disease, Upper Gastrointestinal Bleeding
Stress Ulcer Prophylaxis Versus Placebo in Critically Ill Infants With Congenital Heart Disease
Infants with congenital heart disease often require an intervention during their first year of life. Infants are generally admitted to a cardiac intensive care unit and are routinely prescribed stress ulcer prophylaxis to…
- Conditions
- Congenital Heart Disease, Upper Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Stress Ulcer, Infection
- Trial name
- SUPPRESS-CHD (NCT03667703)
- Testing
- Famotidine
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 70 people
- Sponsor
- Boston Children's Hospital
Pancreas Disease
A COMBINATION OF RECTAL INDOMETHACIN AND COLD WATER EXPOSURE OF THE AMPULLA AFTER ERCP IS SUPERIOR TO RECTAL INDOMETHACIN ALONE IN REDUCING THE INCIDENCE OF POST-ERCP PANCREATITIS -RCT
Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) has emerged as the primary modality in the management of biliary and pancreatic disease. The complications occurring from ERCP can range from mild to fatal.
- Trial name
- ERCP (NCT07574970)
- Where
- India
- Volunteers
- 150 people
- Sponsor
- Asian Institute of Gastroenterology, India
Upper Gastrointestinal Bleeding
HDUPE 2004: Gastro-Oesophageal Haemorrhage in Emergency : Gastric Préparation to Endoscopy
Gastric lavage is usually used for gastric preparation before endoscopy in patients with upper gastrointestinal bleeding. However, the benefit-risk balance of putting a nasogastric tube in these patients is not clearly defined.
- Trial name
- NCT00259220
- Testing
- erythomycin, gastric lavage alone, erythromycine and gastric lavage
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 270 people
- Sponsor
- Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris
Cough, Cough Variant Asthma
MCT and Capsaicin Provocation Challenge in Diagnosis of Chronic Cough
The aim of the study is to assess the prevalence of bronchial hyperresponsiveness (BHR) in non-smoking adults with chronic cough and the prevalence of BHR in patients with upper airway cough syndrome (UACS) and gastroesophageal…
- Conditions
- Cough, Cough Variant Asthma, Upper-Airway Cough Syndrome, GERD
- Trial name
- NCT03363698
- Testing
- Cough variant asthma treatment
- Where
- Poland
- Volunteers
- 55 people
- Sponsor
- Medical University of Warsaw